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Draw the body
Draw an oval body, a little flat on the bottom. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Iguana
This cartoon iguana is an oval body, a rounded head, a chin flap, a row of spikes, a striped tail, legs and a branch. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 20 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon iguana, step by step
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Add the head
On the right, draw a big rounded head that points a little to the right.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the face and chin flap
Draw a round eye with a white shine, a smile and a nostril. Under the chin, draw a round flap of skin.
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Draw the tail
On the left, draw a long tail that gets thinner and curls up at the end.
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Add the spikes and stripes
Draw a row of pointy spikes along the back and head, and dark stripes on the tail.
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Draw the legs and branch
Draw two legs that hold on to a long branch under the iguana.
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Color your iguana
Bright green for the body, dark green for the spikes and stripes, light green for the chin flap and brown for the branch.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon iguana
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Spikes
Draw the spikes as small triangles. Make them taller in the middle of the back.
3
Chin flap
The round flap under the chin is called a dewlap.
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Tail stripes
Dark stripes on the tail make it look like a real iguana.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Make it your own
Once you finish your iguana, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon iguana in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon iguana easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
What does an iguana eat?
Green iguanas eat leaves, flowers and fruit.
Can iguanas swim?
Yes. Iguanas are good swimmers and use their tails to push through the water.
What colors do I need for a cartoon iguana?
Bright green, dark green, light green and brown.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
